Help me to plan to a dive trip (Boracay +???).

[Centrals]

How do I go from Malbini (Buceo) to Puerta galera? Jeepney to Batangas and then Ferry? Too hard with suitcases? Should I arrange the transfer with the resort? Is boat transfer possible?

I do not think there is direct jeepney from Anilao to Batangas pier.
You might need to change at least twice.
I would ask resort to arrange the transfer to the pier.
Check the ferry schedule so you do not need to wait too long at the pier. The one at 10:00am probably suit you.
Fare is around P600.00 and the trike from Balatero to Sabang is P250.00 per trike(not per person and do not pay more than P300.00). However, this is 2024 so cost might have gone up.

eTravel

The immigration officer did ask for it on my last visit in Dec 23. If you do not have one then you will need to apply one on the spot(on line). So do it before your arrival at Manila. If you are taking the public ferry to Balatero then you need to show your confirmed hotel booking on arrival. You need to ask your resort to send you the QR code.
All sound complicate? It is but very straight forward.
Have a nice trip.

 

[riceowls]

I probably would be diving once or twice in the morning so likely to be 2pm ferry. I would even do 4:30pm but a bit afraid it's cancelled. If no direct jeepney, will order a transfer. Thanks!

 

[Centrals]

I probably would be diving once or twice in the morning so likely to be 2pm ferry. I would even do 4:30pm but a bit afraid it's cancelled. If no direct jeepney, will order a transfer. Thanks!

This is Philippines and ferry do get cancel for many reasons eg. lack of passenger.
The early afternoon ferry at 13:00 favours by Si-Kat is pretty reliable.
If you find the 14:00 is cancelled then your best bet is to travel to Calapan asap and hoping the public transport to Puerto Galera is still running. Very few people travel in the dark for many reasons.

Catch the 10:00 ferry and you have plenty of time to do at least two dives in the afternoon and a night dive as well.

 

[Fisheyedivers- Rc]

I am coming to a workshop on Boracay this winter and want to have a few diving days before and/or after that.
1) I will be staying in Paradise Garden for 5 days during the workshop and hope to squeeze at least a dive per day during the workshop. I can stay for a day or two extra on the island if it's worth it or go elsewhere nearby. Is Carabao worth it for a day or two?

2) Now, I want to combine this with a more diving-vacation-style trip. Perhaps can have 5-7 extra days before OR after the workshop. We have previously been to Puerta Galera and really enjoyed it. Much better divers now, perhaps worth revisiting. But I would also love to explore other new places. How easy it is to combine Anilao with PG?

Ideas?

Other related questions - I am intrigued by the possibility of taking an overnight ferry between Batangas to Caticlan Jetty. This will allow me to avoid 24-hour interruptions in dives. Any personal experiences with it or similar overnight ferry? Where does one see the official rates and schedules - some google search links look like resellers with conflicting info.

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[Fisheyedivers- Rc]

My current plan is to go to Anilao for three nights and then to PG for 5. Then overnight ferry to Caticlan. Perhaps a few dives in Boracay (recommendations of operators and sites?). El Galeon Asian divers come out to be almost 2x more expensive than similarly ranked small Laguna hotels and 5* PADI operators. Is it really worth the extra cost? As for Anilao, Buceo may not be available for my dates but there is an Isla's BB 2 min away - Is anyone familiar with it by any chance?

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